Moult chooses Lafayette; Noga to La Salle

Sarah Moult and Erin Noga of Berks Catholic have signed letters of intent to play volleyball on the NCAA Division I level at Lafayette and La Salle, respectively.

"I'm really excited," Moult said. "When we lost (in the postseason), I didn't have the feeling that this was the end. I could look forward to playing the game I love."

They were a big part of Berks Catholic winning the Berks League championship in the program's debut season. The Saints finished with a 14-2 record after being eliminated in the District 3-AA semifinals.

Before the merger with Central Catholic, Moult and Noga were a part of Holy Name's PIAA Class A championship team in 2010.

Moult was named to the All-Berks first team for a second consecutive season this fall. She was also named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State team last season.

Moult, who chose Lafayette over fellow Patriot League schools Lehigh and Holy Cross, plans to study psychology or neuroscience.

"It has a great academic reputation, and I enjoyed the coaches, and I got along with the team," Moult said. "I loved everything about it."

Lafayette was 10-17 in 2011, finishing seventh in the league during a rebuilding season. Under coach Terri Dadio Campbell, the Leopards have made the league tournament and won 20-plus matches in recent years.

Noga was also a force for the Saints with 239 kills, 42 blocks, 385 digs, 56 aces, 51 assists and a 92.8 serving percentage.

She was named to the All-Berks first team this fall.

"I picked La Salle because it felt like the right choice," said Noga, who was also considering Widener and DeSales. "I had a really good and comfortable feeling whenever I visited there. I also liked the bigger schools, and La Salle has a great nursing program.

"This school is close to the city, and everyone who goes there or went there says they have very positive and great experiences."

The Explorers finished 6-27 this season. Veteran coach Dave Stever has been at La Salle for eight seasons with previous stops at Cedar Crest College and the boys team at Emmaus High.